Social Worker - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada - Key Assets NL

Key Assets NL

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Social Worker conducts comprehensive assessments on potential family-based carers and respite providers, including written assessment reports with supporting documentation.

The Social Worker is responsible for conducting annual reviews on approved family-based carers, evaluating their progress over the past year based on the 5 PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education) competencies.

The Social Worker also conducts interviews with family-based carers following a placement disruption.

The Social Worker will represent KANL in the community or in interagency activities and participate in recruitment initiatives, as well as other duties and responsibilities as required.

The Social Worker will provide case management for children, youth and families of a variety of backgrounds and cultures to address family dynamics and complex psychosocial factors.

Other duties include consulting with other professionals as necessary and completing documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice, and policies and procedures of Key Assets.

The Social Worker is part of the Assessment team, reporting to the Assessment and Placement Manager.

The Social Worker adheres to the standards for client services in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics and Social Work Standards.

Experience working with children and families, knowledge of professional social work practice relating to well-being of children, youth and families, case management skills, risk management skills, decision making skills, ability to communicate effectively, self-awareness and self-care, ability to manage high stress situations, commitment to service delivery excellence, relationship building and cultural competency.

Qualifications:

Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
Must be a current registered member in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW).

Must have strong written and oral communication skills.

Must have highly developed critical thinking and analytical skills.

Must be a talented multi-tasker and an independent worker who is adept at working on a team.

Expectation for regional travel

Additional Requirements:

Clear Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from RNC/RCMP
Child Protection Clearance Check granting clearance
Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's License
Drivers Abstract
Valid Proof of Canadian Residency
Access to a personal vehicle and $2 Million Business Liability

Key Assets Newfoundland and Labrador offers:

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience ($68,509
$85,374 annually) plus a Labrador living allowance
Group Health Benefits enrollment (medical, dental, etc.) and competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of employee contribution
Annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks)
Sick leave entitlement of 7 days per year
Learning and development, training, and certification opportunities
Flexible work environment

HOW TO APPLY:

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect.

We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment.

We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.

We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department who will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation(s) for the interview and selection process.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
$68,509.00-$85,374.00 per year

Benefits: